Nickeline and Gyrolite Physical Properties

Nickeline

Gyrolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available2.48

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven

Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

{1010} Imperfect, {0001} Imperfect

Perfect on {001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-5.52

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)

Nickeline and Gyrolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Nickeline and Gyrolite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Nickeline and Gyrolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Gyrolite- NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)

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Nickeline and Gyrolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Nickeline and Gyrolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Nickeline and Gyrolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Nickeline is 2.48 whereas that of Gyrolite is 2.48.